Mariame Kaba: Everything Worthwhile Is Done With Other People

People tend to reach their highest potential in concert and through contrast with others. Thus, even in the midst of competition, there is an element of cooperation.

by participating in mutual aid communities we can rediscover this sense of being in it together, as when we walk side by side, working together towards a common cause, what once seemed impossible can all at once begin to seem possible, or even probable.

To do that, you’re going to have to learn to play well with others (easier for some of us than for others). The truth is, we don’t live in a vacuum, and, contrary to popular belief among many men, the “lone wolf” mentality will only get you so far.